Heather Tucker, Ed.D.

Heather Tucker is a professional dedicated to increasing the outcomes for all students. Heather has been a school administrator across the Southeastern Region of Massachusetts since 2008 performing various roles as Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Special Education Director. Currently, Heather serves as the new Middle School Principal for Middleborough Public Schools.

 As a passionate advocate for students with disabilities, Heather started her career in a 766 residential program as a communion teacher and special educator for students with severe disabilities. Then she was a special education teacher with the local area collaborative, followed by the public school setting. She was the Administrator of Special Education for Stoughton and Duxbury Public Schools for over 15 years.  Heather served as an executive board member of the professional organization Massachusetts Administrators for Special Education (ASE).

Heather is a doctoral candidate in Northeastern University’s transformative school leadership concentration. Her research study examines the instructional practices and relationships between co-teaching team members to create opportunities to cultivate inclusive educational environments for students with disabilities.  As the Secretary for the Northeastern Graduate Student Research Association (GSERA), in collaboration with the executive team, the membership of this organization increased by 100% by providing membership mentorship opportunities and programs.

Heather has been a consultant with Academic Discoveries LLC supporting educational systems and organizations through program evaluations, professional development, and coaching.